Perfect Taekwondo: One-Step Sparring

Master One-Step Sparring in Taekwondo at a deeper level than ever before. One-Step Sparring is far more than just a training method - it is one of the fundamental pillars of Taekwondo and the crucial link between basic techniques, forms, sparring, and self-defense. In this comprehensive work, Grandmaster Ioannis Lerakis presents one of the most detailed and structured approaches to One-Step Sparring available today. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, he provides in-depth insights into the principles and training of One-Step Sparring. It explores the origins, development, variations, and training methods of One-Step Sparring (also known as Hanbon Kyorugi, Ilbo Taeryon, or Ilbo Matsogi) and demonstrates its central role within Taekwondo. This book is designed for instructors, advanced practitioners, and dedicated students who want to go beyond repetition and truly understand the depth of their training. What you will find inside: - Over 250 pages of in-depth expert knowledge - Around 700 photos and illustrations - A clear and structured example of a One-Step Sparring training system - Suitable for all styles - from beginner to advanced practitioners - Practical methods for training with and without a partner Selected topics include: - Fundamentals and purpose of One-Step Sparring - Benefits for students and instructors - Classification and role within Taekwondo - Interpretations by masters and federations - Variations, objectives, and training methods - Concepts and structures of One-Step Sparring systems